Targeting

After the process of segmentation the next step is for the organization to decide how it is going to target these particular group(s). There are three targeting options an organization can adopt.

Option 1

Undifferentiated marketing - Sometimes referred to as mass marketing the firm may decide to aim its resources at the entire market with one particular product. Coca Colas original marketing strategy was based on this form. One product aimed at the mass market in the hope that a sufficient amount of buyers would be attracted. Although there are now changes in their product line to cater for growing dietary and caffeine free needs of consumers.

Option 2

Differentiated marketing strategy - Where the firm decides to target several segments and develops distinct products/services with separate marketing mix strategies aimed at the varying groups. An example of this would be airline companies offering first, business (segment 1) or economy class tickets (segment 2) , with separate marketing programmers to attract the different groups.

Option 3


Concentrated Marketing: Where the organization concentrates its marketing effort on one particular segment. The firm will develop a product that caters for the needs of that particular group. For example Rolls Royce cars aim its vehicles at the premium segment, same as Harrods within the UK.